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Meghan Markle can’t deny that she’s a bully after this report
The age-old saying that the pen is more powerful than the sword rings true, but it begs the question: What about a corporate report steeped in bureaucracy?
Such documents can wield astonishing influence, potentially cutting deeper than we might think.
The latest PR disaster embroiling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has sparked renewed interest in a long-hidden report that could tip the scales in the ongoing saga surrounding Meghan’s leadership style.
What is this elusive dossier, you ask?
Tucked away in a London cupboard—perhaps in a grandfatherly mahogany desk or an old Mac computer—is a report that might finally clarify the narrative around Meghan.
Is she truly the “dictator in heels,” as some suggest, or is she misunderstood, merely trying to cultivate a supportive environment for her team?
This week, the Duchess found herself facing fresh accusations, courtesy of Vanity Fair.
They reported that she is perceived not only as demanding but “really, really awful” to work for—an assessment echoed by multiple insiders.
These claims have reignited the debate: what exactly lies behind her management style?
Here lies the crux of the matter: the secret British dossier, reportedly “buried” by the late Queen, could be pivotal in resolving this controversy.
Its release at this moment, amid a barrage of allegations, would be more explosive than ever.
To understand the weight of this situation, we need to backtrack to March 2021—during a time when we were all coping with mask mandates and the remnants of baking bread.
Just days before Meghan and Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Times published explosive allegations claiming that Meghan had bullied her royal staff.
In the lead-up to Oprah’s interview, a former communications secretary, Jason Knauf, sent an email to palace officials expressing concerns about Meghan’s behavior, insinuating that she always had someone target in her sights.
Those claims led former aides to approach the press, feeling that only a partial narrative had been told about her tumultuous two-year stint as a working royal.
Meghan strongly refuted these accusations, framing them as part of a “calculated smear campaign.”
Buckingham Palace expressed serious concern regarding the allegations and took swift action by initiating an investigation through an external law firm, a move that was characteristic of the late Queen’s adept handling of palace scandals.
However, after the investigation concluded in mid-2022, the findings remained shrouded in secrecy.
Though Queen Elizabeth privately financed the sensitive inquiry into Meghan’s alleged behavior, the contents of that report were never made public, leaving the world to speculate about its implications.
Over time, attention to the report waned as media cycles shifted focus to other happenings.
Who can forget the various distractions that emerged, such as viral internet personalities or Hollywood controversies?
But the whispers about Meghan’s treatment of her staff resurfaced last October, with The Hollywood Reporter shedding light on a growing “Sussex Survivors Club”—a term used by former employees describing their experiences.
A source revealed to the Reporter that “everyone’s terrified of Meghan,” labeling her as “terrible.”
Another added that she exhibits “dictatorial” tendencies, capable of reducing colleagues to tears with her uncompromising demeanor.
The narrative surrounding her leadership style continued to darken, with more outlets joining the chorus.
Fast forward to now, and Vanity Fair has jumped into the fray, presenting a more nuanced portrayal of Meghan’s behavior.
According to insiders, she fluctuates between being “warm and effusive” with her staff and turning “cold and withholding” at unexpected moments.
One individual who collaborated with her described the experience as “really, really awful” and “very painful,” likening her tactics to a complex game of checkers where the stakes for being on her good side are perilously high.
As the public waits with bated breath for the unveiling of the fabled dossier, one can’t help but wonder: will it vindicate the Duchess or further entrench the negative impressions surrounding her?
The importance of transparency in these matters cannot be overstated, particularly as the world looks on, eager to understand the truth behind the drama.
